Welcome and Invitation to Worship
Announcements
Sharing Good News
Sharing and Prayer for those in need
Prelude
”Love One Another” - Newsboys
Love One Another
Call to Worship
Philippians 4:4-9
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
*Gathering Hymn
“Rejoice in the Lord Always and Again I Say Rejoice”
Rejoice in the Lord Always and Again I Say Rejoice
*Invocation
Prayer for Peace
Lighting the Candle of Peace
Responsive Reading
- Leader: Dear God, Spirit of Mystery, we come with open hands, ready to receive Your tools of peace.
- People: We come for discernment for our vision, strength for our feet, bravery for our hands, and compassion for our hearts.
- Leader: You grant gifts freely!
- People: Together, we have the power to end the violence, discrimination, and injustice on this beautiful planet.
- Leader: If only we would listen…if only we would sing in chorus.
- People: Teach us to listen for Your melody, to harmonize with peacemakers in our communities, and to follow the drum of justice until the song is complete.
- All: In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
Disciples’ Generous Response
Doctrine and Covenants 165:6a
Beloved Community of Christ, do not just speak and sing of Zion. Live, love, and share as Zion: those who strive to be visibly one in Christ, among whom there are no poor or oppressed.
Collection of Offering and Prayer
Discipling God, as we navigate our world of debt and consumerism, help us to save wisely, spend responsibly, and give generously. In this way may we prepare for the future and create a better tomorrow for our families, friends, the mission of Christ, and the world. Amen.
Special Music
”We Believe” - Newsboys
We Believe
A Time for Sharing
*Closing Hymn
“We Believe in God” - Amy Grant
We Believe in God
*Benediction
*Sending Forth
Go! Be what you believe! Go with God!
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